Friends of Lye Creek Prairie Burn

Friends of Lye Creek Prairie Burn Lye Creek Prairie Burn is an 80-acre wetland/prairie located in northern Montgomery County, Indiana.

This preserved natural area is dedicated to the restoration and protection of native habitats, supporting a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.

09/15/2026

Looks like ole Blue caught some lunch!

I had a small push of migrants this morning, and this guy showed up! The Blue-headed Vireo never disappoints!
09/14/2026

I had a small push of migrants this morning, and this guy showed up! The Blue-headed Vireo never disappoints!

The best thing about migration is the movement of birds- out with the old, in with the new! Fall time at the LCPB means ...
09/12/2026

The best thing about migration is the movement of birds- out with the old, in with the new! Fall time at the LCPB means SPARROWS! Our first Lincoln's Sparrow of the season showed up this morning, enjoying the abundance of Giant Ragweed, a favorite of many wintering birds at the Burn!

I could hardly make them out, but I had three Common Nighthawks flying over the Burn this evening! Keep your eyes peeled...
09/01/2026

I could hardly make them out, but I had three Common Nighthawks flying over the Burn this evening! Keep your eyes peeled around sunset, they are on the move, making their way to South America!

08/30/2026

Nothing like a pond full of Wood Ducks, enjoying the wetlands!

08/29/2026

The Ruby’s are out in full force tonight, enjoying that fresh sugar water and fattening up for their long journey to South America! ❤️

What luck today to have not one, but two really great birds at the field! This Black-billed Cuckoo came right out in the...
08/27/2026

What luck today to have not one, but two really great birds at the field! This Black-billed Cuckoo came right out in the open to hunt from a snag. I feel like I hit the lottery today!

You’ve got to love the birds of the Burn!

This photo would not win any awards, that's for sure, but WHO CARES! This is the VERY FIRST documented Golden-winged War...
08/27/2026

This photo would not win any awards, that's for sure, but WHO CARES! This is the VERY FIRST documented Golden-winged Warbler at the Lye Creek Prairie Burn! What an amazing little warbler! Another bird added to the field list; we are up to 244! Whooo hooo!

08/25/2026

Up close and personal with a Great Blue Heron 😳💙

The Burn is open for business! I got the trails dried up enough that people can access the property without walking thro...
08/24/2026

The Burn is open for business! I got the trails dried up enough that people can access the property without walking through muck, and I also got the trails mowed, whew!!

I’ve been working on cleaning up the berm in the parking lot too. It’s become so overgrown I can’t even see the native grasses I planted last year! 😳. I’m hoping to have it done by the end of the week. It feels good to get things cleaned up and ready for everyone to enjoy! 💚

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2249 E 650 N
Crawfordsville, IN
47933

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